Sources: Russia has developed its own cancer vaccine, to be distributed free of charge

The Russian government says it has developed its own cancer vaccine. The vaccine is expected to be launched in early 2025.

Amidst vaccine trials, Gintsburg told the media that the use of artificial neural networks could bring down the duration of computing required to create a personalized cancer vaccine, which is currently a lengthy process, to less than an hour.

Vaccines can combat cancer by stimulating the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells.

Therapeutic cancer vaccines target specific proteins or antigens expressed by tumor cells, training the immune system to identify and destroy them.

For instance, some vaccines use weakened or modified viruses to deliver these antigens, prompting a strong immune response.

Preventive vaccines, like the HPV vaccine, protect against viruses linked to cancer, reducing the risk of certain cancers, such as cervical cancer.

By enhancing the body’s natural defenses, vaccines can slow tumor growth, prevent recurrence, or even eliminate early-stage cancers, offering a promising tool in oncology.